OBITUARIES

December 25, 2022

Eunice Amison, 81, passed away peacefully in her home on December 25, 2022, at 8:34 a.m. Eunice, was born on August 23, 1941, in Forest City, Arkansas. She was the youngest of 6 children born to Grady L. and Druscilla Manson (Davis) Moore.

The Family moved to Monroe Michigan in 1953. There, Eunice attended Monroe High School....

December 25, 2022

Dolores “Dolly” Cocking (1934-2022)

Dolores “Dolly” Cocking of Trenton, Michigan, unexpectedly departed from us on Sunday, December 25, 2022, at the age of 88. Beloved wife of the late Lloyd Lee Cocking. Cherished mother of Valerie (Julie Haan) Osowski, Renay (Frank Hackett) Ivens, and Marty (Maria Cooper) Cocking. Proud grandmother of Jacob Cocking. Loving sister...

December 24, 2022

Susan Kathryn Norden, age 79 of Grosse Ile, MI, passed away on December 24, 2022.

Loving mother to Tim, Jeff (Marta), and Matt. Loving grandmother to Calla and Lia. Loving sister to Mary (Howard). Sadly, she was preceded in death by her siblings; Mike, John, and Sharon. She was a member of Sacred Heart's congregation...

December 24, 2022

Mary C. Frederick was born on June 2, 1933 in Ohio to Lawrence and Hilda Schmidt. She married Donald L. Frederick in 1954 in Napoleon, OH, and began to grow their family. In 1967, they moved to the downriver area, where they had resided until their passings. She worked as a office manager at County Electric for over 30...

December 24, 2022

Florine Wallace of Allen Park, MI passed away on December 24, 2022, after a short illness. Flo celebrated her 92nd birthday this year. She was born on a Sunday in Pikeville, Kentucky on June 1, 1930. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband Vernon, her parents and six siblings. She leaves behind her four children; Steve (Nan)...

December 24, 2022

Alexis Joy Kettler, age 21 of Trenton, passed away on December 24, 2022.

Loving daughter to Corrie (late Steven) Kettler. Loving sister to Emily and Austin Kettler. Loving granddaughter to Donald (Michelle) Plassman and John (Carol) Kettler. Loving great-granddaughter to Rose Martyniak and Richard Daniels. Loving niece to Michael (Ellen) Kettler, Blake Plassman, Evan Plassman,...

December 23, 2022

Janet L. Brant, age 80 of Maybee, passed away December 23, 2022 at Hampton Manor in Dundee with family at her side.

Born August 1, 1942, in Maybee Janet was the daughter of Russell and Cora (Torisk) Liedel. She married the love of her life, February 13, 1960. Sadly Carl preceded her in death October 4, 2019....

December 22, 2022

Born in River Rouge, Margaret was the daughter of Floyd and Thelma (Baumeister) Laurain. A graduate of Carleton High School, she worked as the Vice President of Operations for Trenton State Bank and then Security Bank, retiring in 1984. Margaret was a member of St. Mary Our Lady of The Annunciation Catholic Church in Rockwood. She enjoyed playing bingo...

December 22, 2022

Irene M. Steinman, age 83 of Monroe, entered into eternal rest in the hands of the Lord on December 22, 2022.

Born June 8, 1939 in Royal Oak, Irene was the daughter of Lloyd and Mary (Baker) Anson. A 1957 graduate of Airport High School, she married the love of her life, Joseph D. Steinman Sr., on...

December 21, 2022

Click on the tribute wall above to view Duke's video tribute and service recording.

Duke was born on July 21, 1955 in New York City and went home to be with the Lord on December 21, 2022 at the age of 67; he was of Dearborn Heights. Cherished husband of 38 years to...

December 20, 2022

Dr. James S. Velis, DDS, age 87 of Ann Arbor, passed away December 20th, 2022.

Born February 16th, 1935 to the late John and Amelia Velis. Loving father of Ann Karazeris, Michael (the late Penny) Velis, and the late Melissa Velis Berieonies. Proud grandfather of Michael and Cate Karazeris. Also survived by son in law...

December 20, 2022

Clinton Ray Brant, age 91 of Monroe, passed away December 20, 2022 in his home.

Born December 7, 1931 in Scofield, Clinton was the son of Frank and Martha (Richmire) Brant. He married the love of his life, Marian Durocher, on November 8, 1952. Sadly she preceded him in death December 12, 2013. Clinton faithfully served our...

December 19, 2022

Claudette H. Rourke, age 91. of Allen Park entered Eternal life on December 19, 2022. Beloved wife of

the late John J. “Jack“ Rourke. Loving Mother of Jack (Kimberly), Kevin (Karen), Claudette (David)

Rusing, Susan M. Rourke and Kathleen (Bobby) Lancaster. Also survived by her grandchildren Adam

(Katie), Elizabeth (Christian), Chelsea (Joe), Meaghan,...

December 18, 2022

Shirley Ann Ripke (nee: Charron) of Allen Park died Sunday, December 18th, at the age of 78.

Shirley was born on May 18, 1944, in Manchester, New Hampshire, the eldest of three daughters born to Clarence and Georgina (nee: Meyer) Charron. She was reborn a child of God on July 27, 1944, when she was...

December 18, 2022

Born in Wyandotte, Ted was the son of Stephen and Angeline (Rocha) Domitrz. A graduate of Mt. Carmel High School in Wyandotte, he married the love of his life, Nova Powell, on April 30, 1956. Ted faithfully served our country in the United States Army. He retired as a supervisor from McLouth steel. Ted also had worked as a...

December 18, 2022

Randi Bronstein, of Lincoln Park, passed away December 18, 2022. Beloved daughter of Allan and the late Janie Bronstein. Dear sister of Mark (Melissa) Bronstein. Proud aunt of Jacob, Johnathan, Jennalynn, Julia, Jayce and Joshua. She is survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins and other loving family members. She is preceded in death by her grandparents, Jack and Helen...

December 17, 2022

Born May 18, 1975 in Trenton, James was the son of Charles and Robin (Wesner) Arquette. A graduate of Airport High School, he married the love of his life, Kelly McCormick, on February 20, 2015 in Jamaica. James worked as an Iron Worker for Barton Mallow through Local 25 of the Iron Workers Union. James was an avid outdoorsman...

December 17, 2022

James Michael Welsh, 69, of Southgate and Allen Park passed away on Dec. 17, a short time after the death of his mother Margaret Welsh, who died Nov. 18 in Allen Park. Known as Jim, Welsh was born and raised in Allen Park.

As a youth, Welsh was a sandlot baseball legend in Allen Park....

December 17, 2022

Our beloved father, brother, uncle and friend Olaf Alphons Alexander von Stritzky, 93, of Trenton, Michigan, passed away on December 17th, 2022 at Beaumont Trenton Hospital.

Olaf (christened Jörn-Olaf) was born on March 9, 1929 to Eva (nee Baroness von Rosen) and Arnold von Stritzky in Hannover, Germany.

Olaf met his...

December 17, 2022

Click on the tribute wall above t view Rosemary's video tribute.

Rosemary Jacobs of Riverview, Michigan passed away in the early hours of Saturday, December 17, 2022 at the age of 68. Beloved wife of 46 years to Louis Jacobs. Loving mother of Heather (Derrick) Norris and Louis (Hayley) Jacobs. Cherished nana of...